Dog-friendly Hotels Norfolk
Discover the ultimate dog-friendly escape in Norfolk with our curated list of pet-friendly hotels and cottages. From sandy beaches to salt marshes, Norfolk offers a haven for you and your furry friend. Explore charming towns, roam dog-friendly coastlines, and book a hotel tailored for a memorable canine-friendly getaway in this picturesque corner of England.
Wells-next-the-Sea, EnglandA well-presented ground-floor cottage situated in the bustling seaside town of Wells-Next-The-Sea in Norfolk. Smart TV. Private garden. Family friendly. Holkham 2.6 miles; Burnham Market 5.8 miles; Fakenham 10.1 miles.£143From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Happisburgh, EnglandLocated 350 yards from the sand dunes and glorious sandy beach close to both the Norfolk Broads and Great Yarmouth Sea Palling has a wonderful sandy beach backed with sand dunes, perfect for picnics, and plenty of open areas for walking and letting the dogs run freely. The village shop is just a few yards away and the village also has a local fish shop, café, and a pub with music (seasonal) with food served all day. It also has an amusement arcade, a children’s playground, and a water sports shop, where you can hire water sports equipment. The beach is popular for sightings of local seal colonies, has a lifeguard (seasonal) and there are boat launching facilities. This beautiful cottage has been completely renovated and makes a wonderful base for a seaside holiday. The living room boasts a wood burner to cosy up to on those cooler nights. It enjoys a lovely enclosed garden, perfect for relaxing and al fresco dining at the rear of the property. Please note: guests will need to bring their own pods for the Nespresso coffee machine.
The famous Norfolk Broads, a haven for birds and wildlife, is just a short drive away. The expanse of the waterway is best explored by daily boat and river trips. Wroxham, 12 miles, known as the capital of the Broads, has waterside restaurants, cafés, shops, and pubs. Take a ride on the miniature Bure Valley steam gauge railway and enjoy a trip to the pretty market town of Aylsham. Wroxham train station offers railway trips to the seaside and the city of Norwich. The city of Norwich, 19 miles away, has excellent shopping, with two indoor malls, a market square, a theatre, cinema complexes, a cathedral, and a castle museum, as well as plenty of restaurants and cafés to enjoy. The area is criss-crossed with many trails and paths to enjoy. Further along the coastal path takes you to the seaside resort of Winterton-on-Sea. The traditional seaside towns of Great Yarmouth, 16 miles, Cromer, 22 miles, and Sheringham, 26 miles, offer an array of seaside fun and town centres with shops, cafés, and restaurants. Beach 350 yards. Shop 50 yards, pub and restaurant 340 yards.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Happisburgh, EnglandThis detached bungalow, newly renovated in 2020, is only ½ mile from sandy beaches and offers pleasant accommodation with a large enclosed sunny garden with views of Happisburgh lighthouse. The large rooms offer cosy and comfortable holiday accommodation for couples, families and friends. The property consists of two large bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The bright and airy open plan kitchen/dining room offers a well-equipped kitchen along with a dining area with patio doors out onto the garden.
Happisburgh is home to the oldest working lighthouse in the county and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK. The famous red and white striped lighthouse affords wonderful views of the coast and countryside and in the summer, it is open to visitors on occasional Sundays.
The village offers a shop and a pub serving home cooked food. Half an hours drive away you will find the seaside town of Sheringham which is a traditional town with award-winning family beach, heritage steam railway, a variety of shops selling local produce and many coastal and countryside walks. Nearby you will also find the popular resort of Cromer with sandy beaches perfect for surfing. The city of Norwich is located 20 miles away which offers excellent shopping. Beach 0.3 miles. Shops and restaurants 4 miles, pub 0.3 miles.£118From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Great Yarmouth, EnglandWelcome to Pier View, a luxurious, terraced holiday home with stylish contemporary finish, which was completely refurbished in 2020, and thoughtfully prepared for your holiday. Expect a crisp finish, neutral decor and comfy beds to sink into. Deceiving from the outside, the interior offers stylish and sociable open plan living, with patio doors leading to the garden. You can enjoy great harbour and pier views from the master bedroom and kitchen. Pier View is ideal, as a place to relax and unwind after a day of sea air and exploring the local area.
Pier View is located just a stone’s throw from Gorleston beach (featured in the 2019 Danny Boyle film ‘Yesterday), and a bucket and spade, beach towels, beach chairs and a windbreak are provided. This all year round, dog friendly beach is great for walks along the promenade, on the beach and upper levels. You’ll find a beach café and pub at either end, both offering refreshments and food. Gorleston-on-Sea is 4 miles south of Great Yarmouth and situated at the mouth of the river Yare. For more lively seaside family fun, visit Great Yarmouth, with plenty to entertain, from amusements and arcades to circus shows. Why not have a day out at Pleasurewood Hills family theme park, located on the A47 between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft? Alternatively, golf clubs can be borrowed for any golfers wanting to play at the local Gorleston golf club.
If shopping and culture is more your thing, then take a 40-minute drive to the medieval city of Norwich where you’ll be spoilt for shopping in this beautiful city, with a cathedral and castle museum. Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 800 yards.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hunstanton, EnglandLittle Wash Cottage - Delightful end terrace cottage set in a quiet part of the seaside town of Hunstanton. WiFi. Enclosed garden. King’s Lynn 16 miles.£105From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wells-next-the-Sea, EnglandA perfect holiday retreat, this appealing detached barn conversion sits in a conservation area. Lovingly renovated, marrying modern and traditional materials, it was shortlisted for the ‘Master Builder’ Award in 2010. It is tucked away a stone’s throw from the picturesque quay with fishing harbour and the town centre with its shops and restaurants. Boat trips are available to see the seal colony. RSPB and nature reserves just a short drive. Sailing, fishing, walking and bird watching available locally. Holkham Hall and beach 2 miles. Shops and pubs ¼ mile.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandSandy Toes is within easy walking distance to the glorious Mundesley beach and the lovely village centre which has great places to eat and drink. Nestled at the end of the terrace, this light and airy, modern accommodation has been comfortably equipped with its own private, enclosed lawned garden with a patio. The cottage is set in a quiet, peaceful area with countryside views, neighbouring the owner’s home.
Leave the car behind and you will find lots of exciting places to explore. The Gold Park, located in the village centre, offers crazy golf, a toddler’s swing park, skateboard park, outdoor gym, basketball and tennis courts. During August, a circus visits the park for two weeks. Bacton Wood is a favourite spot for dog walkers and cyclists. For golfers, Mundesley Golf Course is close by and offers a challenging 9-hole course and the local bowls club is very welcoming to holidaymakers. There is a soft play and bowling facility in North Walsham approximately 4 miles away.
Norfolk is a great area for birdwatching, coastal walks, golf, fishing, cycling, boating or simply just having family fun on the beach. Nearby Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, is just 15 miles away and is well worth a visit for daily boat hire and river trips, as well as waterside restaurants, cafés and shops. The popular seaside town of Cromer is 9 miles away with its famous pier, Edwardian seafront, traditional amusements, Amazonia Zoo and cinema.
There are many National Trust properties such as Felbrigg Hall, Blickling Hall and Sheringham Park just a short drive away. The city of Norwich is just 20 miles away, with excellent shopping in two indoor malls, a market square, theatre, castle, museum, cathedral, cafés and restaurants. Why not head off to the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth which boasts a pleasure beach that offers thrill rides galore. Beach 1 mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fakenham, EnglandA fantastic two-bedroom terraced house resting on the outskirts of Fakenham, Norfolk. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. WiFi. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Fakenham 0.7 miles; Holt 14.1 miles; Norwich 27.5 miles.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Happisburgh, EnglandMill View (UK32035) was renovated in 2020, and offers contemporary design with quiet, spacious, comfortable and modern living. Tucked away within easy reach of Norfolk Broads and coast, it is hidden from view and nestled beside the famous Sutton Windmill, built in 1789 and understood to be the tallest in the UK. The location benefits from the best of both worlds, with over 30 miles of excellent sandy beaches, starting at only 3 miles away as well as the famous Norfolk Broads (1 mile away) on your doorstep. Beach options vary from Sea Palling (closest at around 10 minutes drive) with an RNLI patrolled sandy beach backed by sand dunes, cafés, pub and amusements to quieter beaches such as Cart Gap or Happisburgh.
Sutton Staithe is your gateway to the Norfolk Broads (1 mile away) connecting onto the River Ant which flows onto Barton Broad, How Hill and Ludham Bridge. Daily boat hire and river trips available to explore the miles of waterways. Excellent river fishing and local lake fishing is also available (seasonal and licence required) and The Norfolk Broads Museum (seasonal opening) where you can discover the history of boating and The Broads all nearby. The Broads and three pubs serving local beers and food are all within a mile and there is direct private access to Weavers Way public footpath, with Hickling only a mile away. The village centre of Stalham is just 2½ miles. Having everything you need, cafés, bakery, supermarket, chemist, petrol station, beauticians, take away food options and eateries. Wroxham, known as the Capital of the Broads, is only 9½ miles with shops, a supermarket, cafés and restaurants. This is also home to the Bure Valley Railway, a narrow steam gauge railway visiting the nearby village of Coltishall and the market town of Aylsham.
For quieter sandy beaches, take a trip to Waxham and Horsey, where wide sandy beaches back on to sand dunes. Closed to beachgoers between the months of November and January parts of Horsey Beach are protected whilst the large (numbering in the thousands) grey seal colony is in pupping season, Viewing areas above the beach provide a fantastic opportunity to see adults and pups up close. For great family fun days visit BeWILDerwood, a tree-top adventure in Horning, Roarr Dinosaur Adventure at Lenwade, indoor soft play, slides, outdoor adventure and splash park and Wroxham Barns with a small petting farm and play park.
The historic city of Norwich, 15 miles, is definitely worth a visit, having two excellent indoor shopping malls, market square, cafés, restaurants, pubs, cathedral, theatres and castle museum. The livelier seaside resort of Great Yarmouth, is only 16 miles away with amusements, fun fair, pier, wax works, shops and restaurants. Excellent walking can be enjoyed from the doorstep with the Weavers Way running through the town of Stalham and providing great opportunities to explore on foot or by cycle. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) Hickling Nature Reserve is around 2 miles away with nature trails, bird watching hides and boat trips - you may even spot the UK’s largest Butterfly, the Swallow Tail! Your holiday home hosts, Nick and Lisa, will be more than happy to advise on any local attractions or answer any questions you have when planning your itinerary. Beach 3 miles. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£68From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Happisburgh, EnglandPerfect for summer holidays or winter escapes, the warmest of welcomes awaits you at Stone House Farm. Nestled in the countryside, yet only a 5-minute drive to the excellent sandy beach at Sea Palling, and 10 minutes’ drive from the Norfolk Broads, these three properties (UK11926, UK11927 and UK31562) offer contemporary open plan living, and have been well equipped and furnished to provide excellent comfort. All of these well-appointed properties enjoy their own private enclosed garden with garden furniture and parking. They are situated within the owner’s grounds, with shared use of a games room with table tennis and a pool table. The owners also supply beach towels if required.
Situated in a Site of Special Scientific Interest, which is rich in bird and wildlife, guests are welcome to explore the 10 acres of woodland grounds, with circular paths winding through the wild flowers and woodland. Relax by the riverside decking and enjoy the peaceful setting overlooking the waterside inlet that leads onto Horsey Mere. The properties are located just outside the village of Lessingham, still within close proximity of shops and an award-winning pub serving good food. This stunning location is perfect for exploring the best of Norfolk with its amazing coastline and famous Norfolk Broads.
The glorious sandy beaches at Sea Palling and Waxham, often visited by seals, are just 3 miles away. Sea Palling has shops, café, restaurants and jet ski hire. Wroxham, 10 miles, is the capital of the Norfolk Broads and has many waterside cafés, restaurants, shops and daily river trips available. You can also catch the Bure Valley Steam Railway here for a wonderful trip to the market town of Aylsham, or take the train to Cromer, which is a traditional seaside resort with pier and promenade. The nearest village is Stalham, with its supermarket, shops, cafés and restaurants. Quiet country lanes and trails are great for cycling and walking, with the Coastal Route popular with cycle enthusiasts. Historical attractions include many National Trust properties including Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and Horsey Windpump.
Other places of interest include Sheringham, 25 miles, home to the North Norfolk Steam Railway and the National Trust Sheringham Gardens. Or visit the city of Norwich with its cathedral, castle, museums, galleries, restaurants, cinema, theatre and shopping with two malls and market square, or Horsey Gap (National Trust) where you can walk on the sand dunes and see the seals and pups on the beach (November - February). Beach 3 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.£46From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
